High school seniors to stage talent show

35 colleges could be on hand with scholarships

RICHARD JUSTICE, Copyright 2011 Houston Chronicle |
February 4, 2011

Dozens of college football coaches with scholarships to offer will be looking for talent at the third annual Great Houston Senior Football Showcase on Feb. 19 at the Texans practice facility in Reliant Park.

The first two showcases generated at least $8 million in scholarships, according to HISD officials.

The event is open to high school seniors from around the state who meet two of the follow three criteria — an SAT score of 1000 (M/V only) or ACT score of 21; position in the top half of graduating class; and a GPA of at least 2.5.

The event will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions, with 250 players in each. HISD officials said 362 students have signed up and that 35 colleges have expressed interest in attending.

Players will be weighed and measured and then asked to do a series of running and weight-lifting drills.

Texas Lutheran coach Danny Padron has 17 players from last year's showcase on his roster. William Penn has signed 14 players the last two years, including freshman starting quarterback Taylor Parsons of College Park.